What is a wiki?


"Wiki" (/wiːkiː/) is originally a Hawaiian word for "fast".


Wikis in Plain English

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Using Wikis in the Classroom



Classroom Example



Articles


Free Wikis for Educators:



Create an Account and a Free K-12 Space:


· Go to http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers.

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Enter a username, password, and your email address. Create a space name (which will be in the web address for your wiki).
· Select a permissions level, which can be modified later.
· Click on the “I certify…” box.
· Click on “Join” to be taken to your new space.

Tutorials Videos
Introduction to Wikispaces Video
Personalize Your Wiki (Modifying Look and Feel)
Files and Pictures (Uploading FIles and Pictures and Loading Them to a Page)

Samples of Instructional Wikis



Wikipedia's definition of a wiki.
Overview of wikis at Classroom First's Wiki Walk-Through
Great overview For Teachers New to Wikis.

Additional Instructional Uses for a Wiki


Wiki Resources

external image msword.png Wikispaces Tutorial.doc

Wikispaces Video Tutorials